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Benzeneacetic Acid, 4-(2-Chloroethyl)-α,α-dimethyl- structure

Antihistamine intermediate

Benzeneacetic Acid, 4-(2-Chloroethyl)-α,α-dimethyl-

α,α-Dimethyl phenyl acetic acid with a chloroethyl side chain — the carboxylic acid arm of bilastine.

CAS No.
2199440-16-7
Molecular formula
C₁₂H₁₅ClO₂
Mol. weight
226.70 g/mol
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline solid
API target
Bilastine (CAS 202189-78-4)

Description

Couples through its chloroethyl terminus with the N-ethoxyethyl benzimidazole-piperidine fragment to assemble bilastine in a single N-alkylation step. The α,α-dimethyl quaternary centre is critical for the non-sedating profile of the API.

Applications

  • Bilastine final-step alkylation